Anna Ponder, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Anna Ponder

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 2 days ago
8 years in practice

Hello! I practice from an individualized, collaborative, and insight-oriented approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Throughout life we face struggles, challenges, and unpleasant emotions and events, and therapy can be a helpful platform to ease emotional burden and increase balance and fulfillment in life. I want to work alongside you towards pursuing a life that inspires you as you become your favorite version of yourself. I am honored by my clients who choose to trust me during their therapeutic journey, one that is filled with growth, and empowerment leading towards goal attainment and self-discovery. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions using evidence-based practices. I utilize several evidenced-based practices including ACT, DBT, and CBT, and incorporate these approaches to meet the needs of each individual client. My role as a therapist is to help you recover your true sense of self by learning to make healthier choices and improve relationships with yourself and others. I believe that therapy can be a fulfilling, empowering experience.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Cisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Personal Growth
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Positive Psychology
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy

Remote options

  • Chat
  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$100 — $120per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – California
  • Optum – California
  • United HealthCare – California
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCSW

    Board of Behavioral Sciences

    103420, California

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